My First Decoupage Project!

 I found this great table at a tag sale...the top was in poor condition, but I loved the carvings on the legs!  What could I do to fix it!  Just painting solid black, just seemed to blah...so I saw a jar of Mod Podge at my local craft store and thought...let's give it a try!

1)  Painted the top black, let dry.
2)  Found a cool old piece of sheet music that was missing pages anyway, thought the colors would really pop!
3)  Applied Mod Podge to table and back of music, centered on table top.  Used straight edge to smooth out bubbles.  Let dry!
4)  Applied several coats of Mod Podge to top surface, being careful with consistent brush strokes, letting dry between coats...and I did sand a bit between coats as well.  (This is an important step to give a smooth finish)
5)  Final coat was a glossy Polyurethane, as Mod Podge is not water resistant!  (Also an important step)
6)  Wallah!  Not bad for first attempt!  What do you think??

Woodruff Place Flea Market 2013

We had the privilege of attending the Woodruff Place Flea Market this past weekend!  I'm hooked!  This yearly event is held in a quaint neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis.  Strolling around this old neighborhood is worth the trip in itself.  Almost every house is different and all have such character. Home owners take pride in their homes and landscaping.  So many of the homes have large porches, and this was needed this weekend, as rain almost dampened their parade on Saturday, with early morning showers.  But the covered porches, gave a needed escape from the drizzles and protected the treasures that abounded!  Live music and food vendors added to this well organized event!

Our favorite vendors were the ones that had architectural elements, and of course we loaded up our car with goodies!  But had to make room for the puppies that made the trip with us!

Crosby and Conner, 9 week old puppies, loved all the attention they received from new found 2 and 4 legged friends.  Fellow flea market attendees, helped the puppies learn important new skills that will help them become good canine citizens! 

We loved some creative ideas we found at the market as well!  Pictured below are 2 examples.

 So after 2 great days, we decided this is an event we don't want to miss!  If you are in the area, be sure to check it out next year!

Lovely Vintage Glassware

The glassware market offers great deals for buyers!  Vintage glassware not only looks pretty and makes any table setting look at bit more elegant, it is made to be used!  So, make a romantic dinner for your special someone and dress up the table with pretty candlesticks, fancy drink glasses or lovely serving dishes!

See some of my current ebay listings!  Lots of great deals to be found.
Cherirtoys Ebay Listings

Table Setting Etiquette

In my research for a new ebay listing, I came across a wonderful website that tells all about setting a proper table!  Something we all need to know, right??  I learned a lot when viewing this site.  Did you know that cups come in 7 different sizes?

"The cup is made in seven sizes, each with a different volume capacity:

1. Breakfast cup;
2. Mug;
3. Teacup;
4. Coffee cup;
5. Chocolate cup;
6. After-dinner coffee cup; and
7. Demitasse cup."

See their website for more great information!  www.eitquettescholar.com

Below is a photo of the wonderful cup and saucer I currently have listed on ebay!  While this cup is called a breakfast cup and saucer, I think its uses are endless...I could see this cup holding a steaming cup of oatmeal or even soup!

Here is the link to my ebay listing, in case you would love this great cup!
Old Castles C&S

Where is spring?

I usually really like living in Wisconsin.  The Midwest offers a pleasant change of all 4 seasons.  But its Springs like this one, that make me want to rethink where I call home! Its April 13th and today is the, I stopped counting gloomy day in a row.  Temperatures have struggled to get anywhere near 40 or 50 and I actually saw snow flurries this AM.  The photo below shows the Fox River running fast and high.  The riverwalk is closed and the bears will soon have to swim!